About Us

Our mission is to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families. Our programs bring them fun, joy and laughter when they need it most… because happiness matters.

When you join Starlight…

- You'll change lives for the better by positively impacting seriously ill children, young people and their families.
- You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that works flexibly and values individual strengths.

About the Role

The Financial Planning & Reporting Manager plays a key role in helping Starlight deliver on its mission through robust financial planning, reporting and commercial insight. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Technology, you'll lead budgeting and forecasting, deliver Board and Executive reporting, and partner with leaders across the organisation to drive performance and informed decision-making.

You'll also act as the internal Workday Adaptive Planning expert, helping optimise our planning, reporting and analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Deliver insightful financial reporting for the Executive Team & Board.
- Partner with leaders to support planning and decision-making.
- Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis.
- Monitor organisational performance to identify risks & opportunities.
- Support grant reporting, funding submissions and acquittals.
- Drive continuous improvement across financial planning & reporting.
- Manage and enhance Workday Adaptive Planning, reporting and dashboards.

About You

You're a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning data into insights and building strong relationships across the business.

In addition, you'll have:

- Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.
- CA,



CPA or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
- Experience in FP&A;, management reporting or commercial finance.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
- Advanced Excel and analytical capability.
- Experience producing reports and insights for senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar systems
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Benefits

As well as the real joy of seeing the positive difference your work makes in the lives of others, our unique benefits support you at any life stage.

- Best Self leave days and additional carer's leave.
- Leave to support reproductive health.
- Leave options for pet owners (because pets are family too!).
- Public Holiday swap options and the potential to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year.
- A commitment to supporting your mental health and wellbeing.
- Development and growth opportunities in a workplace underpinned by the science of positive psychology.

Feeling Excited?

We are too! Apply today to be considered for this rewarding opportunity. Our goal is to be the most inclusive workplace in Australia. We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTI+ community, people with a disability and those who are mature aged or just starting out in their careers.

We are committed to positive employment experiences in an environment where everyone is included, respected, safe and treated fairly, so you can be your best and true self every day.

Successful applicants will therefore undertake a Working With Children Check and a National Police Check.

If we can make accommodations to our recruitment process to help you shine, please include this in your application.

📌 Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Starlight Children'S Foundation Australia
📍 Sydney